Sarah Golibart Gorman is a writer and educator with one foot sunk in the marsh mud of Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the other planted in the Shenandoah Valley food scene. Her food journey began in an ESVA peach orchard, sparking a deep respect for growers and makers and a love of flavor. Gorman contributes to Garden & Gun, C-VILLE Weekly, The Harrisonburg Citizen, JMU’s Madison Magazine, and Edible Blue Ridge, where she was named a 2024 Best of Edible Award finalist. She also develops recipes and stars in cooking videos for Shenandoah Valley Orchards. Her first documentary, ¡Hola, paisano!, will premiere in September 2025. She currently lives in Harrisonburg. Catch her adventures on Instagram @friendlycityfoodie.
Chickadee spreads its wings, and Christmas is served
Somewhere is better than nowhere If Virginia had a flavor, it might taste like Fine Creek Brewing’s Somewhereness Festival. On Saturday, December 14, the brewery will host its second annual celebration of Virginia’s fields and forests. Featuring beer, cider, and wine made primarily with Virginia-grown ingredients, this event is a true toast to terroir. Sip […]